Texas legislators prayed with Melissa Lucio last week at the women's death row prison, where she awaits her scheduled execution on April 27.
last week at the women's death row prison in Gatesville, where she awaits her scheduled execution on April 27."It was just a sweet, sweet time together, very powerful," Rep., R-Plano, co-chair of the Texas House of Representatives' Criminal Justice Reform Caucus, told reporters after the meeting."We're more resolute and committed than ever to fighting over the next [two] weeks to save her life.
Lucio's supporters say the admissions were coerced and she is innocent of any crime, let alone murder; rather, she is herself a survivor of abuse and domestic violence. A majority of the Texas House agrees that her execution should be halted. Last month, 83 representatives wrote theto urge that Lucio's sentence be commuted or that she be granted a reprieve so that new evidence in the case can be considered.
Ten of Lucio's children also wrote to the governor and Board of Pardons and Paroles last week, asking that their mother's life be spared."The death of our sister Mariah and the prosecution of our parents tore our family apart," the children wrote."The wounds never fully healed. They probably never will. We ask you not to tear those wounds open again. Please give us the chance for closure. Please give us a chance for peace.
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